124th Anniversary Convention
New Orleans, LA | March 7-9, 2026
Join family farmers and ranchers from across the country in “The Big Easy” for three days of meaningful fellowship, thoughtful policy conversations, and inspiring speakers.
Pre-registration is closed. On-site registration will be available.
National Farmers Union Convention
2025 brought plenty of challenges: a new administration and new policy landscape, trade disruptions, rising costs, economic uncertainty, and more. This year’s NFU Convention is our time to meet the moment, find strength through connection, and prepare for another year of fighting for family agriculture – as we’ve done for more than 120 years.
With so much at stake, don’t miss this opportunity to shape our organization’s grassroots advocacy priorities to ensure a brighter future for farmers, ranchers, and our communities.
See you in New Orleans!
Cash-to-Card Machines
Hilton New Orleans Riverside is a cashless hotel. For any purchases made in the restaurants, bar, gift shop, or at reception “cash” bars, payment will need to be made with credit or debit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or using one of the Cash-to-Card machines in the hotel.
2026 Delegate Orientation
If you were unable to attend the delegate orientation, the recording is available here so you can prepare to debate NFU’s 2026 policy.
Hotel
The rooming block for NFU's convention is closed. You can still book rooms at the prevailing rate, or at a nearby hotel.
NFU Speech Contest
The National Farmers Union Speech Contest will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m. Registration will close on Monday, March 2, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Participants may sign up to deliver either a prepared speech or an extemporaneous speech.
A winner and a runner-up from each category will be announced during the membership awards program on Monday, March 9 at 8:00 a.m.
Additional contest rules and procedures can be found in this document.
Thank you to our 2026 Partners and Sponsors!
Please contact Aaron Shier at ashier@nfu.org for more information about NFU’s Partners Program and NFU Convention sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors!
Please contact Aaron Shier at ashier@nfudc.org for more information about NFU’s Partners Program and NFU Convention sponsorship opportunities.
Future Conventions
March 7-9, 2026 – New Orleans, LA
March 7-9, 2027 – San Antonio, TX
March 13-15, 2028 – Savannah, GA
